Apr 10 - Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.

Bill Int 1105-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced November 13, 2024, it passed Council on April 10, 2025, and became law May 10, 2025. The bill's title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' Council Member Julie Won led sponsorship, joined by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others. The law demands DOT post annual and monthly updates on every project tied to the master plan—listing details, timelines, funding, and setbacks. This law brings sunlight to street safety work, making the city answer for every mile and missed deadline.

• File Int 1105-2024, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-04-10

Apr 7 - A box truck struck a man sitting in the street at West 40th and 9th. The man died at the scene. The driver stayed. Police are investigating. No arrests. The victim’s name is not known.

Patch reported on April 7, 2025, that a man was killed by a box truck at West 40th Street and 9th Avenue in Manhattan. The article states, “Police determined that a box truck, operated by a 75-year-old man, was traveling southbound on 9 Avenue when the vehicle collided with the victim, who was sitting in the roadway.” The driver remained at the scene and was not injured. No arrests have been made. The victim’s identity has not been released. The incident highlights the persistent risk to people in city streets and the need for scrutiny of how large vehicles interact with vulnerable road users. The investigation is ongoing.

• Box Truck Kills Man In Hell's Kitchen, Patch, Published 2025-04-07

Apr 5 - Chevy sedan turned left at 2nd Avenue. Its front struck a woman crossing with the light. She stayed conscious. Her leg bloodied. Two men in the car were unhurt.

A Chevy sedan turned left at 2nd Avenue and East 10th Street. Its front end struck a 35-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, she remained conscious and suffered a bruised, bloodied leg. Two men inside the sedan, including the driver, were not injured. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the impact occurred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 5 - A man, 35, hit on Second Avenue. He stepped from behind parked cars. His leg torn. The street offered no shield. The car did not stop in time.

A 35-year-old man was injured while crossing near 97 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. According to the police report, he was a pedestrian emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle, not at an intersection. He suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not list any specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details or driver actions were provided in the data.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Apr 4 - A box truck hit a man on West 59th. The driver dragged him, then left. A yellow cab struck the wounded man as he lay in the street. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He survived. The truck driver now faces charges.

According to the NY Daily News (April 4, 2025), a 59-year-old truck driver, Luis Cedeno Pluas, struck a pedestrian near Central Park on August 31, 2024. The victim, standing in the right-most lane of W. 59th St., was dragged for several feet by the Isuzu box truck. The driver "kept going" after the impact, leaving the man critically injured in the street. A yellow cab then hit the victim as he lay on the roadway. Police charged Cedeno Pluas with leaving the scene of an accident with serious injuries. The article notes the victim's condition has improved and he is expected to recover. The incident highlights the danger of hit-and-run crashes and the vulnerability of people on foot in busy Manhattan corridors.

• Truck Strikes, Drags Man Near Central Park, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-04

Apr 3 - A stolen SUV crashed and burned in Inwood. Two NYPD officers chased, then left the scene. The driver died in the flames. The officers returned to their precinct, silent. Surveillance caught their exit. The city investigates. Policy on chases faces scrutiny.

NY Daily News (2025-04-03) reports two NYPD officers pursued a stolen Honda CR-V into Manhattan. The driver crashed at Dyckman St., and the car caught fire. The officers 'fled the scene, leaving him to die in the fiery wreck,' then returned to their Bronx precinct without reporting the crash. Surveillance footage showed their patrol car leaving. The NYPD suspended both officers and launched an investigation. This comes after new pursuit policies were enacted in February, restricting chases to felony or violent misdemeanor cases. The guidelines aimed to curb 'unnecessary police pursuits that lead to crashes and injure other motorists and pedestrians.' The incident raises questions about adherence to these policies and the risks of police chases in dense urban areas.

• NYPD Officers Flee Scene After Fatal Crash, NY Daily News, Published 2025-04-03

Mar 25 - A 25-year-old man was injured when a sedan traveling west struck him outside an intersection in Manhattan. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged on impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 10th Street in Manhattan struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway and was outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle’s right front bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or contributing factors were cited. The pedestrian was not reported to have any visible complaints at the scene. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver violations.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 20 - A vehicle occupant suffered head injuries and shock after a crash caused by an improper U-turn on East 14th Street. The collision’s impact and driver error highlight the dangers of reckless turning maneuvers in busy Manhattan streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:04 on East 14th Street near 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The driver was making an improper U-turn when the collision happened, a critical contributing factor cited in the report. The injured party was a male occupant inside the vehicle, who sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary driver error leading to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The vehicle sustained damage at an unspecified point of impact. This incident underscores the risks posed by improper turning maneuvers in dense urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Mar 6 - A stolen minivan tore through Harlem. The driver ran from police. He struck Devon Hughley on a scooter. Hughley died at Harlem Hospital. The driver fled. Police used facial recognition. They arrested Enesin Delarosa. Grief lingers. Memorials remain.

According to the NY Daily News (2025-03-06), Enesin Delarosa, 26, was arrested for fatally striking Devon Hughley, 45, while fleeing an NYPD car stop in Harlem on November 2. The article reports Delarosa was driving a stolen minivan and "allegedly hit Hughley near W.155th St. and St. Nicholas Ave. while fleeing a traffic stop." Delarosa faces charges of manslaughter, leaving the scene, fleeing police, and possession of stolen property. The crash highlights the lethal risk of high-speed police pursuits and the dangers posed by stolen vehicles in dense urban areas. Memorial posters for Hughley remain in his building. The article quotes Hughley's sister, Yvette Palmer: "the arrest brought some peace."

• Scooter Rider Killed Fleeing Traffic Stop, NY Daily News, Published 2025-03-06

Mar 3 - A taxi making a U-turn struck a southbound bus on E 6 St, injuring a six-year-old passenger. The child suffered head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on E 6 St attempted a U-turn and collided with a southbound bus. The point of impact was the left front bumper of both vehicles. The crash injured a six-year-old female passenger inside one of the vehicles, who sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting driver error as central to the collision. The taxi driver’s maneuver and the bus driver’s distraction combined to create a hazardous situation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4798201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 23 - A taxi driver, distracted at the wheel, rear-ended a stopped SUV on East Houston Street. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Both vehicles took heavy bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were hurt.

According to the police report, a taxi rear-ended a stopped SUV at 240 East Houston Street in Manhattan at 11:50 AM. The 62-year-old taxi driver was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The SUV was stopped in traffic when struck. Both vehicles sustained damage to their bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 20 - A 32-year-old male bicyclist suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a southbound SUV making a left turn on 2nd Avenue. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead when struck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on 2nd Avenue in Manhattan. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old male, was traveling southbound going straight ahead when he collided with a southbound 2019 Hyundai SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the bicyclist's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained a contusion bruise to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. Notably, the bicyclist was unlicensed, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York. The report lists no contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was recorded only on the bicycle, with no damage to the SUV. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 13 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council in February 2025. The law demands the Department of Transportation install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. If DOT misses the deadline, it must notify the public and explain the delay. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Council Member Farah N. Louis led as primary sponsor, joined by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, and Ariola. The law took effect March 15, 2025. Timely markings close the deadly window when streets lack crosswalks and lanes, protecting people on foot and bike.

• File Int 1160-2025, NYC Council – Legistar, Published 2025-02-13

Feb 6 - A 90-year-old woman died on York Avenue. A cab made a U-turn and struck her. Another car hit her moments later. She was rushed to the hospital. Both drivers stayed. She did not survive.

According to the New York Post (published February 6, 2025), Frances Rickard, 90, was crossing York Avenue at East 72nd Street around 5:40 p.m. when a yellow taxi, driven by a 68-year-old man, made a U-turn and struck her. Police said, “Moments later, a 35-year-old woman driving a 2023 Chevrolet Trailblazer also struck her.” Rickard was taken to Weill Cornell Medical Center, where she died. Both drivers remained at the scene and have not been charged. The sequence highlights the dangers of U-turns and multi-lane crossings for pedestrians. The intersection saw two vehicles collide with a vulnerable road user in quick succession, underscoring persistent risks in city street design and driver behavior.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing York Avenue, New York Post, Published 2025-02-06

Feb 4 - Tesla tore north on FDR. It struck a guardrail, flipped, split, burned. The woman driver died at the scene. Her passenger flew from the wreck. Firefighters battled battery flames. Northbound lanes shut. Metal, fire, speed, and loss marked the night.

NY Daily News (2025-02-04) reports a deadly crash on Manhattan's FDR Drive. A Tesla, traveling at high speed—witnesses estimated 'at least 120, 130 [mph]'—lost control near E. 70th St. The car struck a guardrail, overturned, and caught fire. Both occupants were ejected. The driver died at the scene; her passenger survived. Firefighters and a hazmat team responded to extinguish the burning lithium-ion battery. The crash shut down northbound lanes. The article highlights excessive speed and the dangers of high-performance vehicles in urban settings. Emergency response was extensive, with 60 firefighters on scene.

• Tesla Crash Kills Woman On FDR Drive, NY Daily News, Published 2025-02-04

Feb 2 - Transit advocates and officials rallied at Grand Central. They demanded Governor Hochul fill a $33 billion gap in the MTA capital plan. Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal called transit vital for the region. Advocates stressed accessibility and equity. The state’s budget leaves riders exposed.

On February 2, 2025, State Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal joined transit advocates at Grand Central Terminal to push for full funding of the MTA’s 2025-2029 capital plan. The rally targeted Governor Hochul’s $252 billion budget, which omits $33 billion needed for transit upgrades. The event, covered by amny.com, highlighted the matter: 'NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue.' Hoylman-Sigal said, 'This is about the economic engine for the entire region.' Assembly Member Tony Simone and others demanded investment in transportation deserts and accessible stations. Advocates cited the MTA’s ADA settlement, noting only a quarter of stations are wheelchair-accessible, with the fewest in low-income areas. The rally underscored that without full funding, vulnerable riders—especially those with disabilities—face continued barriers and danger.

• NYC transit advocates urge Hochul to fully fund MTA Capital Plan with guaranteed state budget revenue, amny.com, Published 2025-02-02

Jan 25 - A sedan sat parked on Avenue B. Inside, four people. The driver, distracted and speeding, struck something. Silence. A woman in the rear seat, her leg crushed, no belt. Metal untouched. Flesh broken. Night in Manhattan, danger in motion.

According to the police report, a sedan was parked on Avenue B near East 2nd Street in Manhattan with four occupants inside. At 21:50, the driver, described as distracted and traveling at an unsafe speed, caused the vehicle to strike while parked. The report states: 'Driver distracted. Speed too fast. Silence followed.' No damage was recorded to the vehicle’s metal, but a 34-year-old woman in the right rear passenger seat suffered crush injuries to her leg. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing a seatbelt, but this detail is only noted after the driver’s errors. The crash underscores the persistent threat posed by driver distraction and excessive speed, even when vehicles are not in motion.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 18 - A 22-year-old woman suffered a head injury and concussion after a taxi struck her while she crossed outside an intersection on Avenue A. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue A struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing behavior is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in harming vulnerable road users outside designated crossing areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18

Jan 17 - A 51-year-old woman suffered head injuries and whiplash after a taxi struck her outside an intersection on East 14th Street. The pedestrian was conscious but injured, with no driver errors or victim contributing factors listed in the police report.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with a 51-year-old female pedestrian who was located off the intersection on East 14th Street in Manhattan at 7:10 PM. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors from the taxi driver or the pedestrian. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. No safety equipment or victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The report focuses solely on the impact and injuries without attributing fault to the pedestrian or driver.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18